On my self-help massage page, I want to create a "symptom checker" of sorts.
I would like to have an anatomical image of a human body, with hot spots, or links in the form of little target-shaped icons, that are placed on specific areas of the body where the most common trouble spots are found.
Can I do this with nested tables?
Does anyone have any suggestions for me before I get myself deep into it?
This is the first time for me to attempt anything like this, so I would like some advice for a good starting point before I get started on the wrong foot.
Thanks!
massagefrog.com

It would be very difficult to do with nested tables. What you should do is create an image map. I think that would be perfect for what your trying to do.

Try CC's image mapper
http://www.coffeecup.com/image-mapper/

You can also use pop up speech bubbles in image maps.

http://www.cssplay.co.uk/menu/solar_map

Well, thanks for the speedy replies! I will go look at the image mapper right now!

Thanks, guys
Here's what I made:
(There are no pages that link to the hot spots yet, but I think it's fun to look at)

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That is a great site. Innovative idea regarding the use of your images.

I click on the bodies and keep getting a not found error page.

Nice idea there, Janys.... Now I have to buy that (image mapper), too!
Looks good, Esther!

Love the look of your site Esther I think it will definitely be a great tool for your customers and possible customers, I would love to see more detailed tooltips on it though if maybe you gave some thought to that?

Maybe when people mouse over a specific area you can have the image do a rollover color change too? And maybe the tooltips could have info on the exact reason that the pain in those areas might occur, just a brief couple sentences with a "Click for More Info" at the end? Just a thought, but I love this idea and now I have to play with the image mapper too LOL. Thanks for sharing